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BOMBSHELL
Commanding Officer - Robert Sears
PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE OGDEN ARSENAL
Administration Building, Room 211
Editor - Georgia Long Associate Editor - Edna Leaver Art Department - Slack W. Winburn, Director Lee K. Parkinson, Betty Hakalo,
James M. Mullen Photographer - John Seegmiller Printing - Fred E. Parker
On Tuesday, November 10,1942, the United States Marines celebrated their One-hundred and sixty-seventh year of fighting from "The Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli." On November 10, 1775, the U. S. Marines Corps was created as a fighting unit. Now, 167 years later they are still fighting for the freedom of all men, all races and all creeds.
The United States of the year 1775 had to fight to live. The work day then was not eight hours with lunch on the company time, and no work uniforms or work shoes were furnished them free of charge. No, they worked from daylight until dark, toiled with bare hands, and shed blood and tears to lay the groundwork of the greatest nation in the world -- a nation that is well worth fighting for with bare hands and blood and tears.
Yet, in a world that is now twirling madly on its axis, there are a surprising number of people who are absent from work each day for reasons so insignificant that they would make our fighting ancestors not only turn over in their graves but dig deeper into them. Many of you employees of this Arsenal, alone, have sweethearts, husbands, or sons in the armed forces, fighting somewhere in the world. Stop for a moment and think how you would feel if you knew the extra shell or extra bomb you might have helped produce, had you been working today, would be the shell or bomb that would save the life of your loved one. But that extra shell or extra bomb was not produced because Mr. Jones had a stomach ache or Miss Smith had a headache.
Fellow employees, we've got a job to do. Let's not help the fighting Marines celebrate THEIR birthday by OUR getting drunk and then being absent from work two or three days with a hangover. Let's all get damn mad and go to war, "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition Down the Assembly Line."
Bernard R. Diamond
Bomb Loading Plant.
We all know our rights and will undoubtedly insist upon them, but there is an old law that wherever there is a Right, there is an Obligation. Let us" not be summer patriots or sunshine soldiers.
Those of us who came from Virginia will remember "noblesse oblige." Those of us who claim old Puritan ancestry which settled New England may possibly remember Whittier's injunction along that line:
"Sons of sires who sat in council With their Bibles 'round the board, Answering England's royal missive With the plain 'Thus Saith the Lord.'" We others who are descended from the Mormon stock that settled so much of the West may well remember an old hymn sung by pioneer fathers: "Shall I be carried to the skies On beds of flowery ease While others fight to win the prize And sail through bloody seas?"
Right now:
Hitler has all Europe at his feet. In a few months with all the wealth of Europe organized, he will be able to build three ships to our one.
Hirohito has all the wealth of the Orient under his control. In a very short time he will be able to mass it against us.
There is no time to waste. Every man must prove before the bar of his own soul whether he measures up. We all depend upon our soldiers to bear the brunt of this war, but, if, as we expect, our boys and our brothers are to furnish the blood, should we not at least furnish the sweat?
Joseph Peach
Retiring Editor
Our compliments to John E. Samara, retiring Editor of the Bombshell, and best wishes for success in his new job, the Daily Activity Report which keeps him so busy that it has been impossible for him to continue his work on this paper. He is remaining with us, however, in an advisory capacity, so his fine influence will still be felt.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Halloween party at the White City, sponsored by the West Plant Oct. 29, was a great success.
The $25.00 Defense Bond given as grand prize was won by Mrs. Carl Cowan. Defense Stamp books and merchandise certificates were given as secondary prizes.
Miss Illa Hill carried away the honors for the ladies costumed as "Sadie Thompson," and Oscar Rice for the opposite sex as "honest George Washington." John Ellis' popularity was upped 50% when he won gorgeous "Ella Elephant" the gingham doll. All the girls wanted to dance with Ella!
The West Plant wishes to thank the Arsenal employees for their fine cooperation.
LOST AND FOUND Lost articles should be reported, to the Identification Bureau at Guard Headquarters. Likewise anything found should be left at the same place where it can be returned to owner.
Through identification, the following articles may be released at the Identification Bureau:
One pair of glasses
One camera
One kodak
One 38 revolver
One lady's belt
Visitor, being shown thru the Plant: "Does a bomb that size often hit a man?" Foreman: "Naw only once."
We are all Capable of more than we are doing

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OGDEN ARSENAL
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
VOLUME 1 NUMBER IX TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1942
NURSERY OPENING HUGE SUCCESS
Luncheon at the Ogden Arsenal Nursery
GAS RATIONING
Application for Basic Mileage Ration Book "A" (gas rationing) has been postponed until November 18, 19, and 20. This postponement has been occasioned by the O.P.A. in not receiving the required number of coupon books from the Government Printing Office.
Whether or not the enforcement of the gas rationing will start on November 22 has not been determined.
As a precaution against loss in Arsenal production and a loss in pay thru the temporary lack of transportation, the following measures are suggested to employees:
1. Basic Mileage Ration Book "A" should be applied for and obtained by every car owner immediately, as it must be relied upon for occupational driving.
2. To expedite procurement of Book "A" be sure you have in your possession ONLY the 5 tires (1 spare) mounted on your car, and that the serial numbers are correct on your records. Turn in all excess tires to the Railway Express Company for compensation.
3. Be sure you are the owner of the car and have your State Certificate of Registration in your possession at the time of application.
4. Some passengers are bound to lose their rides with car owners thru car-pooling or the lack of sufficient gas to cover the distances. Investigate the time tables of public transportation such as bus, or electric trains, and be prepared to use this means of transportation in an emergency.
5. If you are eligible for Supplemental Ration Books "B" or "C", you can and should obtain your application blank immediately after receiving your "A" Book.
Let's HURRY CAREFULLY
MANY NOTABLES AS GUESTS
On November 1 a preview was held of the first Day Nursery to be inaugurated by a military post. Notables from Ogden and the surrounding counties were the guests of the Arsenal at the American Legion Hall at Layton, which has been converted into an up-to-date nursery for children of pre-school age. A Shetland pony, contributed by one of our Guards was on hand and refreshments were served by the Dietetic Staff.
Those responsible for carrying out this project which has been a pet idea of Colonel Sears', Commanding Officer, for a long time, are Capt. Vim. H. Bauer, Black W. Winburn, our architect, and Lt. Edward Mohr.
Employees may bring their children to the Main Gate, the Sunset Gate, Roy Gate and the South Gate of the Arsenal where attendants will receive them and they will be taken to the nursery by a trained nurse in a heated car. After work, they will be returned again to the Arsenal. Breakfast and hot lunch will be served, and either milk or fruit juices in the afternoon all for the cost of sixty cents a day. Those wishing to make arrangements may call Extension 194 for information.
Smokers are welcomed in the Cafeteria, but they are requested to deposit their butts in the container just outside the door. Ash trays have been ordered but they are not to be carried away as souvenirs. DON'T MAKE US CHAIN THEM TO THE TABLES.__
The quota of $11,000 set for Ogden City and Weber County in the USO War Fund Campaign has been exceeded, it was announced by G. S. Spence, Local Chairman, at the completion of the campaign.
In a letter written to this arsenal November 5, Mr. Spence says, "The achievement of this goal was made possible by the exceptionally fine cooperation extended us by the three Government depots located in the Ogden Area... May I extend to you and to your organization the sincere thanks of the Campaign Committee. Your generous cooperation and the sincere efforts of Captain Bauer in following through for us are greatly appreciated."

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BOMBSHELL
Commanding Officer - Robert Sears
PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE OGDEN ARSENAL
Administration Building, Room 211
Editor - Georgia Long Associate Editor - Edna Leaver Art Department - Slack W. Winburn, Director Lee K. Parkinson, Betty Hakalo,
James M. Mullen Photographer - John Seegmiller Printing - Fred E. Parker
On Tuesday, November 10,1942, the United States Marines celebrated their One-hundred and sixty-seventh year of fighting from "The Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli." On November 10, 1775, the U. S. Marines Corps was created as a fighting unit. Now, 167 years later they are still fighting for the freedom of all men, all races and all creeds.
The United States of the year 1775 had to fight to live. The work day then was not eight hours with lunch on the company time, and no work uniforms or work shoes were furnished them free of charge. No, they worked from daylight until dark, toiled with bare hands, and shed blood and tears to lay the groundwork of the greatest nation in the world -- a nation that is well worth fighting for with bare hands and blood and tears.
Yet, in a world that is now twirling madly on its axis, there are a surprising number of people who are absent from work each day for reasons so insignificant that they would make our fighting ancestors not only turn over in their graves but dig deeper into them. Many of you employees of this Arsenal, alone, have sweethearts, husbands, or sons in the armed forces, fighting somewhere in the world. Stop for a moment and think how you would feel if you knew the extra shell or extra bomb you might have helped produce, had you been working today, would be the shell or bomb that would save the life of your loved one. But that extra shell or extra bomb was not produced because Mr. Jones had a stomach ache or Miss Smith had a headache.
Fellow employees, we've got a job to do. Let's not help the fighting Marines celebrate THEIR birthday by OUR getting drunk and then being absent from work two or three days with a hangover. Let's all get damn mad and go to war, "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition Down the Assembly Line."
Bernard R. Diamond
Bomb Loading Plant.
We all know our rights and will undoubtedly insist upon them, but there is an old law that wherever there is a Right, there is an Obligation. Let us" not be summer patriots or sunshine soldiers.
Those of us who came from Virginia will remember "noblesse oblige." Those of us who claim old Puritan ancestry which settled New England may possibly remember Whittier's injunction along that line:
"Sons of sires who sat in council With their Bibles 'round the board, Answering England's royal missive With the plain 'Thus Saith the Lord.'" We others who are descended from the Mormon stock that settled so much of the West may well remember an old hymn sung by pioneer fathers: "Shall I be carried to the skies On beds of flowery ease While others fight to win the prize And sail through bloody seas?"
Right now:
Hitler has all Europe at his feet. In a few months with all the wealth of Europe organized, he will be able to build three ships to our one.
Hirohito has all the wealth of the Orient under his control. In a very short time he will be able to mass it against us.
There is no time to waste. Every man must prove before the bar of his own soul whether he measures up. We all depend upon our soldiers to bear the brunt of this war, but, if, as we expect, our boys and our brothers are to furnish the blood, should we not at least furnish the sweat?
Joseph Peach
Retiring Editor
Our compliments to John E. Samara, retiring Editor of the Bombshell, and best wishes for success in his new job, the Daily Activity Report which keeps him so busy that it has been impossible for him to continue his work on this paper. He is remaining with us, however, in an advisory capacity, so his fine influence will still be felt.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Halloween party at the White City, sponsored by the West Plant Oct. 29, was a great success.
The $25.00 Defense Bond given as grand prize was won by Mrs. Carl Cowan. Defense Stamp books and merchandise certificates were given as secondary prizes.
Miss Illa Hill carried away the honors for the ladies costumed as "Sadie Thompson," and Oscar Rice for the opposite sex as "honest George Washington." John Ellis' popularity was upped 50% when he won gorgeous "Ella Elephant" the gingham doll. All the girls wanted to dance with Ella!
The West Plant wishes to thank the Arsenal employees for their fine cooperation.
LOST AND FOUND Lost articles should be reported, to the Identification Bureau at Guard Headquarters. Likewise anything found should be left at the same place where it can be returned to owner.
Through identification, the following articles may be released at the Identification Bureau:
One pair of glasses
One camera
One kodak
One 38 revolver
One lady's belt
Visitor, being shown thru the Plant: "Does a bomb that size often hit a man?" Foreman: "Naw only once."
We are all Capable of more than we are doing